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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaomei Zhang, Xueying Tian, Bo Pang, Zhiqiang Wang, Wenji Zhai, Xiaolin Jiang, Zengqiang Kou, Shujun Ding, Xianjun Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the epidemiological characteristics of human rabies in Shandong Province from 2010 to 2020. The results showed that dogs were still the primary animal hosts, and most rabies patients died due to no or inadequate post-exposure prophylaxis. The study suggests that the vaccination rate for dogs should be increased, and accessibility and quality of post-exposure prophylaxis should be improved. Additionally, health literacy of the elderly in rural areas should be enhanced.
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Microbiology
Tailong Wang, Fanliang Meng, Changxiu Chen, Yesheng Shen, Peixun Li, Jie Xu, Zhaoyang Feng, Xiuchao Qu, Fuyong Wang, Baoquan Li, Mengda Liu
Summary: In recent years, the poultry industry in China has been greatly affected by adenoviral diseases caused by fowl adenovirus (FAdV). Shandong Province is an important area for poultry breeding and is seeing the emergence of various FAdV serotypes. A survey was conducted to determine the pathogenicity and epidemiology of FAdV, revealing that the dominant serotypes in the region were FAdV-2, FAdV-4, FAdV-8b, and FAdV-11. These serotypes caused high mortality rates and specific clinical signs in infected chicks. The findings contribute to the understanding of FAdV in poultry flocks and can aid in the development of vaccines and epidemic prevention strategies.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Qinghai Ren, Hongwei Ren, Jinyuan Gu, Jin Wang, Luyao Jiang, Song Gao
Summary: Pseudorabies (PR) is seriously endangering the pig industry in China. A study conducted in Shandong Province from 2018 to 2020 found that variant PRV strains were still highly prevalent, with a strong pathogenicity in pigs, especially in sows.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huanhuan He, Rijia Ding, Xinpeng Tian
Summary: This study explores the spatiotemporal characteristics of grain yield and its influencing factors in Shandong province. The results show that there is a spatial polarization trend in grain yield, with high-yield counties driving the growth in surrounding moderate-yield counties. Irrigation investment and non-grain attention have significant positive and negative effects on grain production, respectively. The findings of this study provide important reference for formulating scientific and rational agricultural policies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zongjun Gao, Ziyuan Hu, Tao Chen, Xiqiang Xu, Jianguo Feng, Yongshuai Zhang, Qiao Su, Deshuai Ji
Summary: This paper comprehensively investigates the influencing factors on the heat transfer efficiency of a single borehole heat exchanger. The results show that groundwater seepage, pipe length and spacing, operation interval, and annual operation mode have significant impacts on the heat transfer efficiency. These findings provide guidance for the practical installation and optimization of borehole heat exchangers for the sustainable utilization of shallow geothermal energy.
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Infectious Diseases
Yuqi Duan, Jun Cheng, Ying Liu, Qidi Fang, Minghao Sun, Chuanlong Cheng, Chuang Han, Xiujun Li
Summary: This study aimed to detect the epidemic characteristics and spatio-temporal pattern of reported tuberculosis incidence in Shandong Province. The results showed that men and farmers were the main populations affected by tuberculosis. The reported incidence of tuberculosis had a long-term decreasing trend with clear seasonality. Spatially, areas with high reported incidence were mainly clustered in the northwest and southeast regions of Shandong.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Xiaolin Yu, Ming Fang, Yan Li, Jianmei Yu, Lixiao Cheng, Shujun Ding, Zengqiang Kou
Summary: Human brucellosis in Shandong province has shown a decreasing trend in annual incidence from 2015 to 2021, but there was a significant increase in 2021. The disease exhibits a seasonal pattern, with most cases occurring from March to August. The age distribution of cases is mainly concentrated between 30-74 years old, and the annual incidence rate is higher in males than in females. The spatial analysis reveals that the epidemics are mainly concentrated in the northern and southwestern regions. The spatial autocorrelation analysis shows high global autocorrelation at the county level, with high-high clusters primarily located in the north and southwest. Spatio-temporal scanning indicates that the most likely cluster areas are mainly in the north, gradually moving southward, with a narrowing cluster radius.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Peixun Li, Yesheng Shen, Tailong Wang, Jing Li, Yan Li, Yiran Zhao, Sidang Liu, Baoquan Li, Mengda Liu, Fanliang Meng
Summary: Mutations have regularly occurred since the rise of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) in China, particularly the emergence of the highly pathogenic HP-PRRSV. This study investigated the prevalence and evolution of PRRSV in Shandong Province through the analysis of genetic variation in the isolated PRRSV ORF5 gene. The dominant strain in the province is still NADC30-like, but the emergence of NADC34-like strain is notable. Mutations in certain amino acids can affect virulence and immune escape ability of the isolates.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yi-ran Zhao, Yu-zhong Zhao, Si-dang Liu, Yi-hong Xiao, Ning Li, Kui-hao Liu, Fan-liang Meng, Jun Zhao, Meng-da Liu, Bao-quan Li
Summary: During surveillance in China, 11 H9N2 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) were isolated from chickens in Shandong Province. The isolates showed close genetic relationship with several sublineages of Eurasian lineage and had mutation sites associated with human receptor binding, mammalian fitness, antigenic variation, and drug resistance. Studies with mice revealed varying levels of pathogenicity among the isolates. The average antibody titer of the H9N2 AIVs was 8.60 log2. Epidemiological surveillance of H9N2 AIVs is crucial based on these findings.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Virology
Deyu Huang, Zheng Wang, Fengjuan Zhang, Ting Wang, Guanyou Zhang, Lintao Sai
Summary: The study investigated the molecular and clinical epidemiological features of human astrovirus infections in children under 5 with acute gastroenteritis in Shandong province, China. Results showed that HAstV infections were detected in all age groups, with main symptoms including fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, and dehydration, and the most prevalent genotype was HAstV-1.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Longyun Deng, Zhen Han, Weixing Pu, Rong Bao, Zheye Wang, Quanyuan Wu, Jianmin Qiao
Summary: This study selected a water-scarce area in Shandong Province, China, and quantitatively analyzed the spatial and temporal changes in terrestrial water storage and groundwater storage over the past 30 years. It explored the effects of human activities and climate change on water storage. The results showed that precipitation was the main factor affecting the total amount of water storage, and urbanization level had a negative impact on water storage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ziyuan Hu, Zongjun Gao, Xiqiang Xu, Shaoyan Fang, Liangyu Zhou, Deshuai Ji, Fuquan Li, Jianguo Feng, Min Wang
Summary: By studying geological data and water quality analysis data, the development and utilization of shallow geothermal energy in the urban area of Linqu County have been researched. The heat capacity of buried pipe ground source heat pumps is high, with higher heat transfer power in summer than in winter.
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Veterinary Sciences
Xiaojuan Wei, Weiwei Wang, Zhen Dong, Fusheng Cheng, Xuzheng Zhou, Bing Li, Jiyu Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the main infectious pathogens causing neonatal calf diarrhea (NCD) in cattle in Yangxin County, China, finding that Cryptosporidium parvum, bovine rotavirus A, bovine coronavirus, and Giardia lamblia were the major infectious agents responsible for diarrhea.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Xiaolin Yu, Ming Fang, Shuang Wang, Zhong Li, Lixiao Cheng, Zhaoshan Liu, Dandan Zhang, Dandan Dong, Zengqiang Kou
Summary: Through descriptive epidemiological methods and laboratory testing, it was confirmed that the outbreak was a cutaneous anthrax outbreak associated with infected cattle imported from other provinces.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shuang Liang, Ruiling Guo, Jing Zhuang, Penghui Li, Zhongzheng Chang, Wangdong Zhu, Zengjun Jin
Summary: This study analyzed the epidemiological characteristics of malaria in Handan China and evaluated the incidence, accuracy, and timeliness of case diagnosis, reporting, and investigation. The results showed that malaria cases in Handan City mainly originated from overseas and the incidence decreased over time. The study suggests strengthening malaria surveillance among returning workers from Africa and ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of imported infections.